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Inspection cover (1) Stratus3 at 9:36pm 12.08.14 Ask A Macgregor Owner 23/3620 New old Mac 26s, does anyone have any idea what the round inspection hole that is in the middle of t
The Doors Casagf66 at 8:48pm 12.08.14 Ask All Sailors 13/1949 Hey gang, So, I'm in the process of purchasing a 1981 c'c 34, boat seems to be well maintained an
cabin heaters, Espar, Wabasto, Wallas... vs Force10 centerline at 7:09pm 12.08.14 Ask All Sailors 10/8681 our boat had a force 10 propane heater installed when we bought it... it has worked fine for us thi
where is the holding tank hunter healer at 7:02pm 12.08.14 Big Boats 9/1401 this seems like a strange request but just purchased a 1983 hunter 34 and a prior owner converted th
Rigging chicagodave at 6:55pm 12.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1830 I recently purchased a 423 from an owner who didn't sail very much. The boat has roller reeling and
Airlines/Honda 2000 gen CYQK at 4:45pm 12.08.14 Ask All Sailors 8/1784 Wanna bring home with me a honda 2000 gen obviously with fuel and oil drained on Alegiant Airlines A
New Boat Tax halldp at 3:30pm 12.08.14 Ask All Sailors 57/5643 Just received my documentation renewal notification today from the Coast Guard and was told that the
Mast tuning specs catalina 18 Fcolon01 at 2:46pm 12.08.14 Smaller Boats 3/3108 Any specifics for shroud tuning on the catalina 18? What gauge is the cable? Should I buy a Loos ten
Salon table Hunter 38 Orrin at 1:57pm 12.08.14 Big Boats 5/1469 My Hunter 38 has two 9 inch legs on the salon table when used as a birth, and 24 inch legs when used
Soft floors in 37C Markos83898 at 1:54pm 12.08.14 The Cherubini Hunters 7/1433 Hello, I am considering the purchase of a 1980 Cherubini Hunter 37C. Some of the flooring in the
Batteries & solar panels Rummerful at 12:55pm 12.08.14 Catalina 310 9/2702 Our 310 has 2 - 4d batteries. I plan on replacing them and run them as one bank and adding a startin
1/4 inch heavy duty power lug jmw at 10:55am 12.08.14 Parts Search 6/1962 Hello, Hopefully as a non sailor, I will not offend anyone here by asking an electrical related que
Catalina 27 engine access Jdaniel343 at 10:53am 12.08.14 Mid-Size Boats 10/4873 I am looking at a Catalina 27 with Atomic. How good is the engine access? To me it appears not very
refrigeration problem jmoir at 10:27am 12.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 6/1690 Frifoboat fridge on my 2002 Oceanis 40cc cycles constantly, low voltage code flashes on the compress
PHRF Racing Club bobcat30 at 10:02am 12.08.14 Catalina 30 0/864 I race my Catalina 30 during June, July and August. PHRF handicapped. We race at 6 PM - 8 PM weathe
Teak toe cap splitting below deck cleats Jim F at 9:57am 12.08.14 Ask A Beneteau Owner 7/2216 The teak below the forward deck cleat has split. I believe it's because of some sort of corrosion e
Sail and Pedestal Covers bobcat30 at 9:53am 12.08.14 Catalina 30 7/2192 In the Cape Cod area, who would you recommend for a new Catalina main sail and pedestal cover?
Natural Gas Conversion to propane BruceDTaylor at 7:54am 12.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 2/723 My Hunter Legend 36 is equipped with natural gas and i would like to convert to propane. Do you know
Perko Battery switch use Euphoria2011 at 9:36am 12.08.14 Bigger Boats 6/1414 Just want to make sure i understand this correctly. I read main sails detailed description of this s
Keel Lead or iron? TFlight at 8:59am 12.08.14 Ask A Hunter Owner 6/1683 I'm shopping around for a Hunter 41DS (possibly a 44DS) 2006 - 2009. I heard Hunter went from a lead

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Marine diesel engine classes? jssailem at 8:26am 06.02.23 It is all about expectations of the curriculum vs the cost of the program. In a weekend class I wo
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. isaksp00 at 8:25am 06.02.23 I don't need any help, but thanks Dave. I dealt with mine a while back.
Marine Toilet Question jviss at 8:22am 06.02.23 everyone - no matter what gender - sits! No way I'm sitting to pee! I don't want to have to pull
Macgregor 26 stickinthemud57 at 8:11am 06.02.23 shipping would make it ridiculously what would you want for it? It is a 26S, thanks for the respon
Marine Toilet Question FastOlson at 8:05am 06.02.23 This one cost $5 ood Sign... as long as the crew/guests actually pay attention. (!) The 'attention'
Advice before I buy C30 Justin_NSA at 7:53am 06.02.23 I'd be more concerned about the mast compression. From what I think I know based on posts here, the
Operating temp Yanmar 3GM30F kloudie1 at 7:52am 06.02.23 Thermostat spec is to start openiing at 160 F and be fully open at 185 F. if you measured 170 on the
Bottom paint. What have I gotten myself into? (1) Justin_NSA at 7:22am 06.02.23 Update on my progress: I rolled 4 coats of Pettit Protect epoxy paint with a 3/16 roller for a smoot
Operating temp Yanmar 3GM30F (8) sailcapt340 at 7:17am 06.02.23 I remembered your post yesterday while I was maneuvering through the marina. About 1.5 hours of run
Possible SmartPlug problem jviss at 7:09am 06.02.23 However, the low numbers might not represent a proper sample set meaning the resulting statistics m
Possible SmartPlug problem dmax at 7:05am 06.02.23 However, the low numbers might not represent a proper sample set meaning the resulting statistics ma
Spreader bird deterrent lines..... dmax at 6:52am 06.02.23 I inserted screws on either side of the mast about 4" above the spreader and then ran a pieces of S
Advice before I buy C30 dmax at 6:47am 06.02.23 Catalina stopped putting plywood in the keel shoe during the 1988 production year so it's possible t
New O'Day 192 owner - Rigging Instructions Squidward at 6:38am 06.02.23 Thank you!!!
Marine diesel engine classes? sailcapt340 at 6:04am 06.02.23 In my case the instructors were former diesel maintenance on ships. From USCG cruisers to tug boats
I'm picking up a new to me '87 H23 tomorrow. Crazy Dave Condon at 6:02am 06.02.23
Marine diesel engine classes? Scott T-Bird at 5:51am 06.02.23 I've heard in the past that their (Mack Boring) course is excellent and far better than just a super
Marine diesel engine classes? sailcapt340 at 5:49am 06.02.23 Glad to set your mind at ease. The instructors in these classes will make you pick up the wrench, t
Marine diesel engine classes? xavpil at 5:40am 06.02.23 You will learn in one weekend. You will take one, two or more key points for your needs, that will
Marine diesel engine classes? sailcapt340 at 5:40am 06.02.23 You will learn in one weekend. You will take one, two or more key points for your needs, that will

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